Popular Airport | Maastricht Aachen Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 292 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Strasbourg City Center
Strasbourg Airport
It is very easy to reach the city center from the airport located in the Entzheim region, 10 kilometers south-west of Strasbourg. Although it does not have a wide range of transportation options, there are plenty of convenient travel options available. There is a public transport service provided by the government and you can reach the city center in as little as 9 minutes. Other transportation alternatives from the airport to the city center are taxi, hotel shuttles and car rental.
Train
From the splendid main railway station in the city center, you can reach the station at the airport in just 9 minutes using the shuttle train lines, which depart every 15 minutes. This train station is connected to the airport via a tunnel.
You can get your ticket by cash or credit card from the ticket machine located in the station. Before boarding the train, you should definitely have your ticket validated.
Hotel Shuttle
If your hotel offers airport shuttle service and the price is affordable for you, you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. If there is no heavy traffic, you can reach the airport in 16 minutes on average.
Taxi
If you do not want to use public transport you can reach the airport by taxi. You can easily find a taxi in the city center, or you can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi. If there is no heavy traffic, your journey will take about 15 minutes.
Car Rental
You can take advantage of the services of the numerous car rental services available in the city center. To reach the airport, you must connect to the A35 via the E52 and then the D400. You should then take the D221 exit. The journey lasts 16 minutes if there is no heavy traffic.
Airport Information
Strasbourg International Airport is also referred to as Entzheim Airport after the region that it is located at. Airport traffic is not very intensive, although there are many visitors to the city for educational, political, and touristic purposes. There are two important reasons for this. First of all, the high-speed train line linking Paris and Strasbourg city transfers large numbers of passengers between these two cities.
On the other hand, Lufthansa Airport Bus company offers a shuttle service from Strasbourg to Frankfurt International Airport, independent of the airline you fly with. This allows many visitors to add Paris or Frankfurt to their excursion plan. Strasbourg International Airport is not very flashy in terms of architecture but it is an extremely satisfactory airport.
The departure area is located on the ground floor and there are special recreational areas at the 1st floor for passengers. You can take advantage of the free internet service on this area, relax in comfortable armchairs and use your electronic devices without the fear of running out of battery thanks to the power banks in the area. If this is not enough for you, you can visit the Playstation PS4 area at the airport and play your favorite game.
There are 2 playgrounds in the arrival section and 1 playground in the departure section. In addition, the airport has a large number of cafes and restaurants, a souvenir shop, a duty free store and a lounge.
If you are really interested in flying, you can try flight simulations at Strasbourg International Airport. With 5 different simulations supported by professional pilots, you can experience a flight experience that is close to reality. There is also a flight school at the airport.
Transportation to Maastricht City Center from Airport
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Travelling from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht city center, which is 9.3 km away, or the city of Aachen in Germany, which is 28 km away, is very easy by the means of public transportation. You can use the taxis or get on the buses departing from Maastricht Aachen Airport terminal in order to reach Maastricht city center. If you prefer a more comfortable option, renting a car may be ideal choice for you. Travelling to Maastricht city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport by a private car lasts about 10-15 minutes.
Bus
The bus route 30 operated by Arriva company offers hourly service every weekday. The bus route 30, which provides transportation for Maastricht-Sittard and Maastricht Aachen Airport-Maastricht railway station routes, carries passengers from the airport to the Peron E, which is the Maastricht station. Some of the stops of this bus whose total travel duration is 30 minutes are Maastricht Aachen Airport arrival terminal, Maastricht city center, Sittard, Beek-Elsloo and Meerssen Station.
Taxi
When you reach Maastricht Aachen Airport, go out of the terminal building and you will see the taxis of many taxi companies. It is possible to reach Maastricht city center in about 15 minutes by paying only 35-45 Euro by getting on one of these taxis. If you cannot find a taxi at Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can call a taxi by calling one of these companies: Sieswerda Taxi’s B.V., Ha-tax, Central Car Autovermietung, Taxi Mini Car GmbH and Alfa Funkzentrale GmbH.
Car Rental
If you prefer a more comfortable and fast transportation to the city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can rent a car. In the airport terminal, there are the offices of many local and foreign car rental companies. You can do some research about these companies before your flight. You can reach Maastricht city center in about 10 minutes by using one of the highways A2 or N2 with the car you will receive at Maastricht Aachen Airport.
